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Capable. Bold. Now. The annual showcase of Canada’s most promising AI startups. This year, Venture Day celebrates entrepreneurs who turn ambitious ideas into concrete solutions, have the courage to take their place, and are building the AI companies of tomorrow. Come discover the projects, ambitions, and stories behind the startups of the 2026 cohort. Explore the 2026 Cohort Brochure to learn more about each venture. 🗓️ Event Schedule ▪ 2:30 PM – 3:30 PM: Welcome & Refreshments ▪ 3:30 PM – 5:00 PM: Showcase – Startup Pitches AIVSIA · Maximilian Leger Sylvia Santé · Yannick Gouez & Aurelia Nguyen Gouez Bucky AI · Mason McIntosh Aloe · Arun Bahl Vigilant AI · John Craig Project Logistics Engineering Solutions · Kevin Kwateng OnGuard AI · Richard Gotlieb Sciwire · Hannah Fronenberg ▪ 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM: Networking Cocktail ⚠️ Seats in the main auditorium are limited. A room with live streaming will be available to ensure everyone can enjoy the event. The event is bilingual with simultaneous translation. We warmly thank our founding partners: the Government of Quebec, BMO, Power Corporation of Canada, and Scale AI, for their essential support. Le rendez-vous incontournable de l’année pour découvrir les startups IA les plus prometteuses du Canada. Cette année, le Venture Day met à l’honneur des entrepreneurs qui transforment des idées ambitieuses en solutions concrètes, qui osent prendre leur place et qui bâtissent les entreprises IA de demain. Découvrez les projets, les ambitions et les histoires derrière les startups de la cohorte NEXT AI 2026. Consultez la brochure de la cohorte pour en savoir plus sur chacune des entreprises. 🗓️ Programme ▪ 14h30 – 15h30 : Accueil & Pause gourmande ▪ 15h30 – 17h00 : Showcase – Startup Pitches AIVSIA · Maximilian Leger Sylvia Santé · Yannick Gouez & Aurelia Nguyen Gouez Bucky AI · Mason McIntosh Aloe · Arun Bahl Vigilant AI · John Craig Project Logistics Engineering Solutions · Kevin Kwateng OnGuard AI · Richard Gotlieb Sciwire · Ha

Our September Makers’ Club craft has been chosen! Join us for an evening of watercolour, creative conversation, and making together. This is a community-led meetup, not a workshop. Whether you’re completely new to watercolour, already have a practice going, or simply want to experiment with the medium, everyone is welcome. Please bring your own watercolour materials and supplies to the meetup. We’ll spend the evening painting, sharing ideas, and seeing what everyone is working on. To keep the meetup cozy and allow everyone to have space to create, this meetup is limited to 12 people only. What to expect A relaxed evening of watercolour and creative conversation A drink and a snack included Name cards to help everyone connect A few little surprises Optional Watercolour Kits We’ll also have a few optional mini watercolour kits starting from $5, including portable watercolour palettes, watercolour cards, and other small projects you can take home. Interested in a kit? Reach out to us for details on the available options. About Makers’ Club Think of Makers’ Club as a book club, but for crafts. Each month, the community picks a craft to explore together. Over a few weeks, we share inspiration, techniques, works-in-progress and finished pieces, then come together to make and chat. It’s a community project for craft nerds, curious makers, and anyone who enjoys discovering something new. Connect with the community - https://linktr.ee/_SurfaceStudio_ Can’t wait to paint together!

Welcome! Join this 90-minute workshop to explore how you can leverage new AI browser capabilities to improve the checkout experience for your users! You'll start by learning how to implement a fast, local, and private recommendation engine using the Prompt API. Then, we'll expose the recommendations, and your checkout flow, to user agents using WebMCP. Date: Friday, September 18, 2026 Time (select the appropriate ticket for the time slot you are registering for): 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM EDT OR 3:00 PM - 5:00 PM EDT Audience: Web developers Level: Intermediate What to expect: Light refreshments / snacks and a hands-on workshop. Requirements You must bring your own charged laptop and power cable. The activities are intended for laptops and cannot be completed on a tablet or phone. A working Node.js development environment with Node 24+ Chrome 150 or greater (Optional) A coding agent with Modern Web Guidance and DevTools for agents installed Workshop Times We are offering two time slots for this workshop: Slot 1: 1:00 - 3:00 PM EDT Slot 2: 3:00 - 5:00 PM EDT When completing your registration for the workshop, please select the ticket for the time slot that you are registering for. You cannot register for both time slots. ⚠️ IMPORTANT: When you register, you will automatically receive a calendar invite from Luma that will show 1:00 - 5:00 PM, but please only attend the specific time slot you registered for. We will also send you a separate calendar invite for the specific time slot you registered for. Workshop Agenda Part 1: Prompt API: Private On-Device RecommendationsIntroduction (10 mins)Coding Session (30 mins) Intermission (5 mins) Part 2: WebMCP: Exposing Recommendations & CheckoutIntroduction (10 mins)Coding Session (30 mins) Wrap-Up and Q&A (5 mins) Let's get started! 🚀